lazy eye (amblyopia)

Amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye, is a vision development disorder where one eye doesn't see as clearly as the other, even with glasses. It occurs when the brain favors the stronger eye, leading to poor connection with the weaker eye. This imbalance can develop during childhood if the eyes aren't aligned properly or if one looks different or blurry. Without treatment, the weaker eye may never develop proper vision. Treatment options include patching the stronger eye, glasses, or exercises to encourage the brain to use both eyes effectively, especially when caught early.